Radiology equipment

Radiology equipment

Radiology equipment is used in the medical profession for the purpose of creating images that expose internal parts of the body.

Industry: Medical devices

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First responder

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

An individual responsible for protecting and preserving life, property, evidence, or the environment during the earliest stages of a mass casualty event or other emergency. First responders generally ...

Fissile material

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

Any material in which neutrons can cause a fission reaction. The three primary fissile materials are uranium-233, uranium-235, and plutonium-239.

Fission

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

The splitting of a nucleus into at least two other nuclei that releases a large amount of energy. Two or three neutrons are usually released during this transformation. See also fusion.

Lead (Pb)

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

A heavy metal. Several isotopes of lead, such as pb-210 which emits beta particles, are in the uranium decay chain.

Lead federal agency (LFA)

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

The federal agency that leads and coordinates the emergency response activities of other federal agencies during a nuclear emergency. After a nuclear emergency, the federal radiological emergency ...

Lethal dose (50/30)

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

The dose of radiation expected to cause death within 30 days to 50% of those exposed without medical treatment. The generally accepted dose is about 400 rem received over a short period of time.

Leukocyte reduction

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

A process used to philtre and remove white blood cells from whole blood before transfusion. Leukocytes are removed from blood because they provide no benefit to the recipient but may carry bacteria ...